The Environmental Engineering program offered by the University of Connecticut emphasizes improvement of essential technical and professional skills, while a traditional Master of Science degree emphasizes research or a comprehensive understanding of a research area. 

The Master of Engineering program is designed for practicing engineers who are attending classes in the evenings and on part-time basis. The MENG degree is offered through distance learning courses after regular workhours and with asynchronous content. This affords engineers the opportunity for continuing education without workplace interruptions.